Chinese Coins

[myfs_87569]

I have a cross made out of old chinese coins with a red ribbon on the side to hang.
What is this used for? Where should it be hung?
Thank you for your reply...
Anxiously waiting.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
1. Usually this set of i-ching coins string together is around 8 1/2 inches in length.
2. Since it takes the form of a `coin sword'; thus the implication is that it is for `defense'. For example, it is said to be used for protection or to ward-off evil spirits.
3. If you have the opportunity to view Chinese cinema shows, especially shows that have elements of toaism, ghosts/spirit or even Chinese vampires.
4. In such shows, one may chance to see a Chinese toaist expert using similar type of sword to destroy the bad/evil spirit by stabbing the creature with it. And performing rites.
5. Thus, it is as you had mentioned hung at some locations to disperse Sha Qi inside the home.
6. This is opposed to idea of hanging a ba gua. Where a ba gua normally should not be hang inside the home. The Ba Gua must be hung facing an exterior.
7. Where possible, try not to hang it facing one's main door or facing the seats in the living room. Sometimes, it is placed at NE or SW sectors. NE = devil's gate and SW = devil's back door. Or at locations where a `haunting may occur' within the home.
8. So far, since this is a Chinese implement, not sure if it can be applicable to unwanted spirits other than e.g. Chinese ghosts or spirits. For European or American ghosts/spirits... not sure whether it can be effective due to perhaps different culture.
9. I personally feel that some Feng Shui implements are not necessarily Globalised or Internationalised due to different cultures. It is best to if possible apply `methods' to a specific culture especially if it concerns extorism rituals etc...
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 11/12/2002 2:45:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
I have a cross made out of old
chinese coins with a red
ribbon on the side to hang.
What is this used for? Where
should it be hung?
Thank you for your reply...
Anxiously waiting.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
1. Further to what I had mentioned earlier, this Chinese sword made of coins should not be treated as every day decoration.
2. For example, it is common to say, find the figurines of Fu Lu Shou in many Chinese homes. Usually, 1 out of say 8 Chinese homes may have large or small of this three popular figurines displayed in the home.
3. But, in my opinion, it is extremely rare to find this Chinese sword coin in Chinese homes. Unless, it suddenly become highly commercialised as being able to bring in wealth.
4. Instead, as mentioned in the previous message, unless one's home is haunted or to clear out bad spirits or to ward of evil spirits. If these are not present in a home, there should normally be no specific reason why one must own one. It cannot forever, replace the popular handphone:)
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 11/12/2002 7:45:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Anon,
1. Usually this set of i-ching
coins string together is
around 8 1/2 inches in length.
2. Since it takes the form of
a `coin sword'; thus the
implication is that it is for
`defense'. For example, it is
said to be used for protection
or to ward-off evil spirits.
3. If you have the opportunity
to view Chinese cinema shows,
especially shows that have
elements of toaism,
ghosts/spirit or even Chinese
vampires.
4. In such shows, one may
chance to see a Chinese toaist
expert using similar type of
sword to destroy the bad/evil
spirit by stabbing the
creature with it. And
performing rites.
5. Thus, it is as you had
mentioned hung at some
locations to disperse Sha Qi
inside the home.
6. This is opposed to idea of
hanging a ba gua. Where a ba
gua normally should not be
hang inside the home. The Ba
Gua must be hung facing an
exterior.
7. Where possible, try not to
hang it facing one's main door
or facing the seats in the
living room. Sometimes, it is
placed at NE or SW sectors. NE
= devil's gate and SW =
devil's back door. Or at
locations where a `haunting
may occur' within the home.
8. So far, since this is a
Chinese implement, not sure if
it can be applicable to
unwanted spirits other than
e.g. Chinese ghosts or
spirits. For European or
American ghosts/spirits... not
sure whether it can be
effective due to perhaps
different culture.
9. I personally feel that some
Feng Shui implements are not
necessarily Globalised or
Internationalised due to
different cultures. It is best
to if possible apply `methods'
to a specific culture
especially if it concerns
extorism rituals etc...
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
On 11/12/2002 2:45:00 PM, Anonymous
wrote:
I have a cross made out of old
chinese coins with a red
ribbon on the side to hang.
What is this used for? Where
should it be hung?
Thank you for your reply...
Anxiously waiting.

[myfs_87569]

Thank you so very much for your quick reply. I was really confused about this and you have clarified it from me.
Since the purpose of this sword does not suit me, how can I rid of it?
Thank you.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
As mentioned in my earlier forum message, there is no advantage in displaying a Chinese coin sword. Unless, one wants to use it to offer protection - from e.g. the underworld or from ghosts or spirits.
Keeping it in a drawer or wrapping it in e.g. newspaper and keeping is fine. Not necessary to `throw it away'.
Displaying it without a purpose may inadvertently create family disputes or quarrels.
A while back, I mentioned that it is also a disadvantage to display a pair of kirin inside or just outside the house. This will affect harmony in a family.
For door guards, such as a pair of lions, it is still ok, so long as it faces outwards plus, it is plumb and preferred that it has a smiling face. As opposed to a fierce looking face.
Hope that helps.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 11/15/2002 3:41:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Thank you so very much for
your quick reply. I was
really confused about this and
you have clarified it from me.
Since the purpose of this
sword does not suit me, how
can I rid of it?
Thank you.